Power of attorney

In an uncertain world it’s reassuring to know that our wishes will be respected even if we’re not in a position to make our own decisions. That’s why many people choose to create a lasting power of attorney (LPA) to provide protection should an accident or ill health prevent them from making decisions in the future.

An LPA is a legal document that allows you to appoint another person or persons to make decisions about your wellbeing and affairs on your behalf.

Appointing an attorney before you actually need one gives you the peace of mind that your affairs will be managed how you want them to be. It’s not possible to create an LPA once you’re unable to make your own decisions so if you think you would like an LPA; it’s something that should consider putting in place as soon as possible.

There are different types of LPAs depending on what areas of your life you would like an attorney to have control of.

To be valid, an LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

At QS J A Hughes we can help with all aspects of creating an LPA - from choosing an attorney and deciding what type of LPA is right for you to correctly registering the documentation.

If you’d like to find out more, give one of our expert solicitors a call today on 01446 411 000. With our free initial assessment promise you can have an initial chat free of charge and, for additional peace of mind, we also promise a same day response and no hidden costs.

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Local solicitor, Duncan Kennedy from QualitySolicitors J A Hughes issues warning following FCA’s call to turn lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) fully digital. Proposals would remove the need for a physical ‘wet signature’. Solicitors say this could lead to a drastic increase in cases of financial abuse

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